UNSPSC 50523454: Non GMO malaga grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO malaga grapes. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50523454 Non-GMO malaga grapes (Commodity) does not reflect the work actually being solicited by state and local governments under this code. Recent opportunities tagged to this Commodity code involve fresh fruit and vegetable procurement for school nutrition programs—bananas, apples, berries, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, and prepared produce items—rather than a specialized varietal or non-GMO designation. School districts across Georgia, Texas, and Florida are sourcing produce through RFBs, RFPs, and IFBs to supply elementary through high school student meal programs, typically under annual or multi-year contracts with weekly delivery requirements to multiple school sites and strict HACCP, traceability, and Buy American compliance standards. The issuing bodies are consistently school districts and boards of education—Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System—along with occasional state-level cooperative procurement (Georgia Education Cooperative for Douglas County and a 30-district GEC arrangement). Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock, Bulloch, Liberty, Muscogee, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn, and Douglas Counties) and Texas (McAllen and Austin), with secondary activity in Florida (Hillsborough County) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan).

Representative recent solicitations show the scope and scale typical of this code: Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas, posted July 8, 2026, due July 29, 2026, with estimated annual value of $78,000 and weekly usage of 70–90 cases; Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce covering 200+ line items (apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, specialty items) for the 2026–27 school year, posted June 10, 2026, due June 26, 2026; and Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 for 72 produce line items and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative, covering 30 districts across two Georgia regions with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two), questions due February 18, 2026, proposals due March 4, 2026. Vendors face standardized requirements across jurisdictions: HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, Buy American compliance (minimum 51% domestic content in processed goods), commercial general liability insurance ($500,000–$2 million), weekly or twice-weekly delivery windows (typically 5:00–7:00 a.m. or 6:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.), and fixed pricing for 12–15 months with redetermination tied to USDA or labor index data. The code shows consistent, high-volume procurement activity but no concentration on non-GMO or malaga-specific sourcing; a vendor pursuing this Commodity code should clarify the actual scope with each issuing body's RFB or RFP language rather than rely on the code name alone.